ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Nucor Shuts Down Parts of Operations Following Cybersecurity Breach
Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE), the largest steel producer in the U.S., announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily halted certain operations across multiple sites after detecting a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized access to some of its IT systems. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it is working to bring the affected systems back online and has…
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UnitedHealth Stock Hit by Downgrades After Pulling 2025 Outlook and CEO Change
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) came under heavy selling pressure after the healthcare giant unexpectedly scrapped its 2025 earnings forecast and announced a major leadership shakeup — developments that triggered swift downgrades from Bank of America and Raymond James. Raymond James lowered its rating on the stock to Market Perform, pointing to a troubling combination…
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AMD Shares Jump on $6 Billion Share Buyback Expansion
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) saw its stock rise 6.5% in pre-market trading after unveiling a significant increase to its share repurchase program. The semiconductor giant announced a fresh $6 billion authorization for stock buybacks, adding to the $4 billion still available under its prior program as of March 29, 2025. This boosts AMD’s total buyback…
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bluebird bio Shares Skyrocket 50% After Revised Acquisition Proposal
Shares of bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE) soared 50% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the biotech firm revealed a revised acquisition proposal from private equity groups Carlyle (NASDAQ:CG) and SK Capital Partners, LP. The updated terms give shareholders two options: they can either stick with the original offer of $3.00 per share plus a contingent…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, U.S. Stocks May See Further Upside In Early Trading
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a higher open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to see further upside after moving notably higher over the two previous sessions. Stocks may continue to benefit from recent upward momentum following recent announcements of trade deals between the U.S.…
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Nasdaq Top 5 Premarket Gainers
Here are the top five gainers by percentage on the Nasdaq before the market opened. Incannex Healthcare Ltd (NASDAQ:IXHL)Incannex Healthcare Ltd is developing medical cannabis products for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussion, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Inflammatory Lung Conditions. Price: 0.2841Percentage Change: 222.27%Volume: 154,718,428 Septerna Inc (NASDAQ:SEPN)Septerna…
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Nasdaq Top 5 Premarket Losers
Here are the top five losers by percentage on the Nasdaq before the market opened. Polyrizon (NASDAQ:PLZR)Polyrizon is a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative medical device hydrogels delivered in the form of nasal sprays, which form a thin hydrogel-based shield containment barrier in the nasal cavity that can provide a…
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eToro Sets IPO Price at $52 Per Share, Surpasses Expectations
Online trading platform eToro has finalized the pricing for its expanded initial public offering (IPO) at $52 per share, coming in above its previously projected range of $46 to $50. The IPO will include the sale of 11.92 million Class A common shares. Trading is scheduled to begin on May 14 on the Nasdaq Global…
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U.S. Stocks Extend Yesterday’s Rally, S&P 500 Turns Positive For 2025
After moving sharply higher over the course of Monday’s session, stocks turned in another strong performance during trading on Tuesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached their best closing levels in well over two months, with the S&P 500 turning positive for 2025. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 pulled back off their best…
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UnitedHealth Stock Plunges After Forecast Suspension and CEO Resignation
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping over 14% by mid-morning, after the healthcare giant paused its full-year guidance and announced a sudden leadership change. The stock has now lost 36% of its value since the start of the year. The company revealed that CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal…